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Tropical Fruit Centerpiece
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Tropical Fruit Centerpiece

Turn your back yard into an island paradise with our ideas for tropical decor, tiki cocktails, and Hawaii-inspired party foods.

Set in a carved-out log, this edible centerpiece features an arrangement of melons, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. Orchids fitted into floral vials and citrus leaves are then tucked into the crevices.
Bamboo Candles
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Bamboo Candles

Deck out your tiki hut with these candles made from lengths of bamboo cane.

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Tiki-Torch Anchors
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Tiki-Torch Anchors

Pave the way for a gorgeously lighted outdoor party by anchoring tiki torches in floral buckets, held in place with garden gravel.

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Leaf-Covered Candleholder
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Leaf-Covered Candleholder

Set the mood for a luau by wrapping candle holders in plant leaves (try hostas, calathea, or banana leaves), bringing the feel of lush island greenery to the table.

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Leaf-Decorated Vase
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Leaf-Decorated Vase

Line any straight-sided glass vase with tropical leaves for an instant island feel. Fill the vase with orchids, phalaenopsis, bird of paradise, or other exotic-looking flowers.

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Stenciled Hawaiian Flower Cushions
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Stenciled Hawaiian Flower Cushions

Store-bought lounge cushions get a splash of cool hues -- inspired by the natural foliage of Hawaii.

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Pineapple Decoupage Votives
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Pineapple Decoupage Votives

These rectangular, fabric-covered glass candleholders light up your party with the golden glow of pineapple silhouettes.

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Dip-Dyed Bamboo Place Mats
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Dip-Dyed Bamboo Place Mats

Give a luxe look to inexpensive bamboo placemats and table runners by dyeing them with tropical hues.

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Banana-Leaf Party Cones Photo: Raymond Hom
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Banana-Leaf Party Cones

Evoke the lush greenery of the tropics with these easy-to-make (and biodegradable!) banana leaf cones for holding party snacks. Frozen banana leaves are available at most Asian and Latin grocery stores.

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Festive Drink Umbrellas Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Festive Drink Umbrellas

What’s a tropical cocktail without an umbrella? Improve on the store-bought variety by making your own elegant little parasols out of origami paper and wooden skewers.

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Bamboo Straws
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Bamboo Straws

With some artfully cut green crepe paper, ordinary plastic drinking straws look as though they’ve been plucked from the nearest bamboo grove.

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Mai Tai
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Mai Tai

A tiki bar classic made famous by Trader Vic's, this combination of light and dark rums, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice kicks off the party.

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Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktails
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Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktails

Pureed fresh mangos, pineapple juice, and golden rum make a simple and refreshing tropical cocktail. You can make a big batch of the mango-rum puree ahead of time so you’ll be party-ready when guests arrive.

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The Hula Coola
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The Hula Coola

Party guests of all ages will be inspired to dance the hula when you hand them our version of virgin pina coladas, topped with toasted coconut.

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Pupu Platter
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Pupu Platter

The centerpiece of any Polynesian party, this pupu platter is piled with baby pork ribs, shrimp toast, glazed chicken wings, pot stickers, and tropical fruit.

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings
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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

Ginger and sesame seeds add exotic notes to these tangy-sweet wings.

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Pork-and-Chive Pot Stickers
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Pork-and-Chive Pot Stickers

Here's the quintessential pot sticker, stuffed with ground pork well seasoned by chives, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. The uncooked dumplings keep very well in the freezer, so go ahead and make a double batch.

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Crispy Coconut Shrimp
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Shredded coconut and breadcrumbs form a crispy, slightly sweet coating on these irresistible fried shrimp. Serve with two dipping sauces: sweet and sour, and yogurt-curry.

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Grilled Tuna Skewers
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Grilled Tuna Skewers

Cubes of yellowfin tuna absorb the bright flavors of lime juice and cilantro in a quick marinade before hitting the grill. This light appetizer takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

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Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Roll up red bell pepper, beets, carrot, daikon, cucumber, and radish sprouts in delicate rice paper wrappers and serve with a tangy ginger-soy dipping sauce. This vegetarian appetizer can be prepared a few hours in advance, or you can let your guests have fun making their own spring rolls.

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Soy-Wasabi Spread Photo: Pernille Pederson
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Soy-Wasabi Spread

Blend edamame with silken tofu to make this creamy green dip. Lemon zest, Chinese hot mustard, and wasabi paste give it a delightful bite.

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Chicken Satay with Peanut-Chutney Sauce
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Chicken Satay with Peanut-Chutney Sauce

A creamy, tangy sauce of peanut butter, mango chutney, lime juice, garlic, and soy sauce gives these chicken breast skewers irresistible appeal. In place of the chicken, you can also use beef, lamb, salmon, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu.

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Lime zest, chili paste, and Asian fish sauce infuse the glaze of grilled shrimp. Serve these skewers as an appetizer or add them to a cold noodle salad.

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Chocolate-Dipped Macadamia Cookies Photo: Con Poulos
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Chocolate-Dipped Macadamia Cookies

Macadamia nuts, one of Hawaii’s most famous crops, add rich crunch to icebox cookies. After dipping the baked cookies in melted chocolate, sprinkle them with toasted coconut or chopped dried pineapple for an extra taste of the tropics.

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Baked Hawaii
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Baked Hawaii

When baked Alaska travels to the South Seas, it takes on the shape of a volcano. Slice into the mountain of toasted meringue to reveal “volcanic soil” (chocolate cookie crumbs) topped with five layers of tropical sorbet -- try mango, pineapple, coconut, banana, and passion fruit, or the flavors of your choice.

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